| New York | Santa Cruz | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 94.23 | USD 33.95 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 4.67 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 1.07 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 29.47 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 0.95 |